--- title: "Kansas Property Tax Calculator (1.25% Effective Rate) | TaxWren" description: "Kansas homeowners pay a median $2,983 a year in property tax on a median home value of $238,700, an effective rate of 1.25%: the 10th highest of the 50 states and DC and 40% above the US rate of 0.89%. Estimate the property tax on any Kansas home." url: https://taxwren.com/property-tax-calculator/kansas --- 2026 tax year ยท updated Oct 15, 2026 # Kansas property tax calculator Kansas homeowners pay a median $2,983 a year in property tax on a median home value of $238,700, an effective rate of 1.25%: the 10th highest of the 50 states and DC and 40% above the US rate of 0.89%. ## Estimated property tax per year $2,983 $249 a month at 1.2497% - Median tax paid in Kansas: $2,983 - Median home value there: $238,700 - Same home at the US rate (0.8905%): $2,126 Before exemptions such as a homestead exemption. Rates from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. ## Kansas property tax by home value At the statewide effective rate of 1.25%, compared with the same home at the US rate. | Home value | Per year | Per month | At the US rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | $200,000 | $2,499 | $208 | $1,781 | | $300,000 | $3,749 | $312 | $2,672 | | $400,000 | $4,999 | $417 | $3,562 | | $500,000 | $6,249 | $521 | $4,453 | | $750,000 | $9,373 | $781 | $6,679 | | $1,000,000 | $12,497 | $1,041 | $8,905 | ## Kansas vs. neighboring states | State | Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Nebraska](/property-tax-calculator/nebraska) | 1.42% | $3,739 | $263,100 | | Kansas | 1.25% | $2,983 | $238,700 | | [Missouri](/property-tax-calculator/missouri) | 0.79% | $2,021 | $254,400 | | [Oklahoma](/property-tax-calculator/oklahoma) | 0.75% | $1,672 | $222,100 | | [Colorado](/property-tax-calculator/colorado) | 0.49% | $2,828 | $574,600 | ## What Kansas homeowners pay - Median yearly property tax: $2,983 (23rd highest of 51); $3,329 for homes with a mortgage and $2,568 for homes without one. - Median value of an owner-occupied home: $238,700, so a typical home pays about $249 a month. - 820,255 owner-occupied homes in the survey estimate. - Other taxes: see the [Kansas income tax calculator](/income-tax-calculator/kansas); sales tax averages 8.71% with local taxes ([Kansas sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/kansas)). These are statewide medians. Your county, city and school district set the rates on your bill, and exemptions (such as a homestead exemption for your main home, or for seniors and veterans) can lower it. Check with your county assessor and the [Kansas revenue department](https://www.ksrevenue.gov) for the rules that apply to you. Source: [US Census Bureau, American Community Survey](https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/1YRData/acsdt1y2024-b25103.dat), American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates (tables B25103 and B25077, owner-occupied homes). See our [methodology](/methodology). ## Kansas property tax FAQ ### What is the property tax rate in Kansas? The effective rate is 1.25% of home value: the median tax paid ($2,983) divided by the median home value ($238,700), from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Actual rates are set by counties, cities and school districts and vary within the state. ### How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in Kansas? About $3,749 a year ($312 a month) at the statewide effective rate, before any exemptions you qualify for. ### Does Kansas have high property taxes? Kansas has the 10th highest effective property tax rate of the 50 states and DC (rank 10 of 51, 1 = highest) and the 23rd highest median bill. ### Can I deduct Kansas property tax? On your federal return, yes, if you itemize: property tax counts toward the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, capped at $40,400 for 2026 together with your state income or sales tax. More for Kansas - [Kansas paycheck calculator](/take-home-pay-calculator/kansas) - [Kansas income tax calculator](/income-tax-calculator/kansas) - [Kansas sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/kansas) - [Property tax in every state](/property-tax-calculator)